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Daniel Alfredsson will give the Senators the first shot at signing him but he's certainly thrown a loop into negotiations.

The Senators captain told the Gothenburg Times -- a newspaper in his Swedish hometown -- Thursday that his No. 1 priority is negotiate a new contract with Ottawa.

Asked where he wished to play, Alfredsson gave an answer that will send shivers down the spines of Ottawa fans:

"I don’t wish anything. The only thing I’ve decided is that I want to play for another year. At least.”

To call Alfredsson tight-lipped would be an understatement.

“First, we will negotiate with Ottawa and then we will see what happens,” said Alfredsson.

While the Boston Bruins have confirmed they’ve spoken with Alfredsson’s agent J.P. Barry, it’s believed the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings might be among a group of “multiple” teams that have called his camp.

If Alfredsson does test the market Friday when free agency opens at noon it will be the first time in his career with the Senators he’s done that. Teams have a two-day window before that to speak to free agents.

Alfredsson, who is expected to make a decision, said he isn’t sure if he will test the free agent market.

“I don’t know, nothing’s decided yet,” said Alfredsson.

Alfredsson certainly didn’t sound like somebody who has ruled out moving on if the opportunity presents itself.

“I haven’t spoken to my agent (Thursday), but we assume that several clubs will call and show interest,” said Alfredsson.